Selecting and Entering College
Getting the College Degree
We entered our college degree program as transfer students. Transfer students do not have to take standardized tests (ACT or SAT) because they have completed college classes. Colleges typically consider a student a transfer student if they have completed 12 or more college credits. It’s a good idea to review colleges carefully before you start earning college credit. The right college for your situation can make all the difference. Key considerations are listed below.
– Your college major
– Online or on Campus
– Acceptance of Alternative credit?
– Tuition cost?
– Are they organized and supportive?
– Are they aligned with your goals?
– Any age restrictions?
– Acceptance of Homeschool transcripts?
– Acceptance of transfer college credits?
We contacted several universities and selected Southern New Hampshire University(SNHU). Even though we have a seven-generation legacy of Harvard graduates in our family, this was a good choice. The reason we selected SNHU is that it is one of the largest online colleges (over 200,000 enrolled students) in the United States, so it has a large alumni base, and it offers hundreds (500) of online courses, which makes it easier to complete your degree. The tuition cost was mid-range, but after you have transferred 90 credit units to SNHU, you only pay SNHU for the remaining 30 units. Of the colleges we reviewed, SNHU was the most “transfer friendly,” meaning they accept transfer credit from colleges, exams, Non-university courses, and work training.
During the enrollment process councilors mentioned that they had enrolled a 10 year old, a 12 year old and graduated a 15 year old who was starting her master’s degree at SNHU. This assured us that SNHU accepted younger students and graduated them.
Most importantly, the admission counselors and academic advisors at SNHU are friendly, attentive, easy to work with, and for us, they kept all of their promises. This was important, as SNHU was thousands of miles away from us. Good communication and trust are vital for distance education.After taking advantage of transfer credits at lower cost, the total cost of our education was under $13,000 per student. This cost was before we received any tax credits. Your costs may vary.
